I recently have seen the number of assignments I get related to mental health news accelerate, and that’s no surprise given the national conversation. Mental illness is so stigmatized that large numbers of people who could benefit from treatment aren’t seeking it.

I was thrilled to be approached by the Entertainment Industries Council a couple of years ago and asked to enter my work for a coveted Prism Award. The EIC had just added a category for written journalism and had spotted some of my Healthline work.

I did not end up winning a Prism Award, but simply being asked to enter was a huge honor.

I started out writing about mental health for Healthline News, but now write stories for many clients, including MentalHealthTreatment.net and BipolarDisorderCenters.com. Here’s a look at my portfolio of paid work surrounding mental illness:

Celebrity interviews are great fun, and I want to thank all of the great publicists who bring them to me! I never expected to fall into regularly interviewing celebrities after moving from Los Angeles to the Midwest, of all places. But when it comes to matters of health, many of them are passionate enough about…

What is BvFTD, or Pick’s Disease of the brain?

Copy and paste the link below into your browser to read about my experience caring for dad, and the bizarre behavior (and horrible suffering) his illness caused.
https://davidheitz.com/2016/11/15/why-ftd-is-so-hard-to-talk-about-my-dads-story/